Cinema 4D R10 Handbook (Graphics Series) [Paperback]

Anson Call (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1584505222 | ISBN-13: 978-1584505228 | Publication Date: May 9, 2007 | Edition: 1

Despite its ease of use Maxon's Cinema 4D is an incredibly powerful and diverse package. The Cinema 4D 10 Handbook teaches how to harness this power and flexibility through a project-based approach that allows users to create impressive projects as they learn C4D's array of tools and functions. This is a completely updated edition of this popular guide to the ins-and-outs of C4D that provides new C4D users with a complete introduction to the powerful and affordable C4D program, while teaching the fundamental principles of 3D. The book is best for beginners. It explores the most powerful and frequently used aspects of the program and explains how best to use them. Through intensive tutorials, users will learn ideas and techniques not covered in the manuals, and they'll learn about the theory behind why things work the way they do. The book is also for users of earlier versions of C4D who need to get up to speed with the new features. For those just learning Cinema 4D and new to 3D graphics, this book provides the one resource they'll need to get up and running!

Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Charles River Media; 1 edition (May 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584505222
• ISBN-13: 978-1584505228
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #304,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unfair review, June 24, 2007

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Mark7th (San Jose, Costa Rica) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cinema 4D R10 Handbook (Graphics Series) (Paperback)

Normally I never write reviews on anything, but this time I think the previous review is an unfair one. I have been working in 3D for some time, I bought this book searching for a good C4D reference "Bible". Probably I wouldn't say its a total "Bible", but the tutorials are great, very well explained. The moments that something went wrong, I went back and realized I was the one that made the mistake, not the book. And trust me, I have passed page 55. The book is very well written, and has a lot of useful "tricks". Definitively one of the BEST C4D BOOKS out there!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars helpful and clear, June 24, 2007

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A. Tow - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cinema 4D R10 Handbook (Graphics Series) (Paperback)

I have the r9 version of this book that i used in college and it was great.

This newer version is just as helpful and I think the style of communication makes it really easy to understand what the author is teaching you. It does a great job covering all the new parts of r10

I agree with Mark7th... One of the most helpful c4d books out there. Tutorials are good for beginners/experts alike. Even taught me some special tricks that I would never have thought of.

*****! (that's five stars)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great 3D Resource, July 19, 2007

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aaron (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cinema 4D R10 Handbook (Graphics Series) (Paperback)

This is the second book in the series that I've owned. The new content is very useful for even more experienced users.

The book introduces the fundamentals of 3D modeling which will translate well to any 3D work, not just C4D. The chapters on HDRI, materials, and lighting are all great for the intermediate to advanced users. The tutorials are all well written and help improve your work flow, not just how you use the program.

C4D is a great 3D program, and this book makes it that much easier to learn and get the most out of the program.